Paddy Flashcards
What is the local name for Rice?
Rice
Local name is commonly referred to as ‘paddy’.
What is the botanical name of Rice?
Oryza sativa
Rice belongs to the family Gramineae.
What percentage of the world’s population considers Rice a staple food?
Over 60%
Rice is crucial for food security globally.
In which parts of India is Rice a main constituent of the daily diet?
Southern and Eastern parts
Rice is primarily consumed as cooked rice (Bhath).
What are some products prepared from Rice?
- Parchment rice (murmura)
- Beaten rice (poha)
- Parchment paddy (Lahi)
These products showcase the versatility of Rice.
For what purposes are Rice grains used in Hindu rituals?
Birth, marriages, and funerals
Rice holds cultural significance in various ceremonies.
What is the oil content in Rice bran?
18 to 20%
Rice bran is utilized for extraction of oil and wax.
What is over boiled rice commonly used for?
Starching clothes
This is a traditional use of over boiled rice.
What is broken rice used for?
Poultry feed
Inferior quality of broken rice serves as animal feed.
What are the uses of paddy straw?
- Cattle feed
- Padding material
- Mulching material
Paddy straw has multiple agricultural applications.
What products are made from husk?
- Fuel
- Light weight bricks
Husk is a byproduct with various uses.
Rice is used to manufacture which alcoholic beverages?
- Saki (Japan)
- Wangtsin (China)
- Beer (U.S.A.)
These beverages highlight Rice’s role in fermentation.
Which country ranks first in area and production among rice producing countries?
India
What percentage of the world’s rice acreage is accounted for by east and southeast Asian countries?
93%
What countries account for the remaining 7% of the world’s rice acreage?
- U.S.A.
- Brazil
- UAE
- Italy
- Spain
In which Indian states is rice mainly cultivated?
- Tamilnadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Odisha
- Uttar Pradesh
- Bihar
- West Bengal
- Punjab
Which country has the highest per hectare yield of paddy in the world?
Japan
Where in India is the highest per hectare yield of rice found?
Punjab
What percentage of rice acreage and production do the major Indian rice states account for?
30% of acreage and 76% of production
Which major rice growing districts are located in Maharashtra?
- Raigad
- Ratnagiri
- Sindhudurg
- Bhandara
- Chandrapur
- Gadchiroli
What type of climate is primarily required for rice cultivation?
Hot and humid climate
What is the optimum temperature range for the growth of rice?
20° to 37°C
How many crops of rice can be taken in tropical regions?
Two or more crops
What is the annual rainfall requirement for rice?
900 - 1300 mm
What type of soils is rice best suited for?
High humidity, prolonged sunshine, and assured water supply
In Maharashtra, on what type of soils is rice grown?
Kharlands, lateritic soils
Name a local improved variety of rice.
Tuljapur
What type of soil is ideal for rice cultivation?
Clayey soil with good water holding capacity and organic matter
Fill in the blank: Rice is grown in all types of soils including _______ and alkaline soils.
acidic
List some high yielding varieties of rice.
- Tai
- IR
- Scente
What are the characteristics of high yielding varieties of Rice?
These varieties are photoinsensitive, produce maximum number of fertile tillers, short durational, and highly responsive to fertilizer application.
Examples include IR-8, TN-1, Padma, and Jagnnath.
What is the duration of IR-8?
120-125 days.
Released in 1964 at Taiwan.
What is the average yield of IR-8?
40-50 qt/ha.
It is highly responsive to nitrogenous fertilizer.
What type of resistance does IR-8 have?
Partially resistant to bacterial blight but susceptible to pests.
What are the characteristics of TN-1?
Dwarf variety, suitable for summer season, and has compact panicles with more grains per panicle.
Released in 1966.
What is the duration of TN-1?
130-135 days.
What is the average yield of TN-1?
50-55 qt/ha.
What are the characteristics of Tuljapur-1?
Partially resistant to bacterial blight and jassids, highly responsive to fertilizers, and suitable for dry cultivation in Marathwada region.
Released in 1965 at Tuljapur research station.
What is the duration of Tuljapur-1?
112-115 days.
What is the average yield of Tuljapur-1?
12 qt/ha.
How is Tuljapur-1 sown in rainfed areas?
By drilling method.
